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Chevrolet Malibu (2008) vs. Honda Odyssey (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Honda Odyssey specs.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Honda Odyssey Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Honda Odyssey  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
244 hp@5750
240 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Minivan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 118.1 in -5.8 in
Length 191.8 in 202.1 in -10.3 in
Width 70.3 in 77.1 in -6.8 in
Height 57.1 in 68.8 in -11.7 in
Curb Weight 3680 lb. 4385 lb. -705 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal. 21.0 gal. -5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.9 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 63.5 in -7.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 57.0 in -4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 40.8 in 1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 40.0 in -2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 63.1 in -9.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.1 in 64.4 in -12.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 40.0 in -2.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 38.4 in -38.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 61.2 in -61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 48.5 in -48.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 41.1 in -41.1 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows) 121.9 in (over 3 rows) -42.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.1 ft3 38.4 ft3 -23.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.1 91.1 ft3 -76
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.1 ft3 147.4 ft3 -132.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2007 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2007 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Odyssey

2008 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review
2009 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Needed comfortable front seats for a large dad (@230) pounds and a tiny grandfather (@95 pounds, 4feet, 5 inches tall). These seats are the best for the comfort of such various sizes. see full Honda Odyssey review
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Comfortable and roomy for adults and children alike. Wonderful for those long road trip to disney with the entire family. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Comfortable seating position. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Kids love the rear seats. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
See previous. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The captains chairs in the second row can be apart or together. It is easy to get to the third row seat. There is plenty of leg room in the second and third row seats, and plenty of room between the second row seats. see full Honda Odyssey review
2008 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 0 Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey review
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
No back support, no thigh support. Seat headrests curve your spine forward. Seat shape was not the same for all four captain chairs. Quality control must be very poor. see full Honda Odyssey review
 
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